libquicktime 1.2.4 MP4 File dref.c quicktime_read_dref_table memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in libquicktime 1.2.4. This vulnerability affects the function quicktime_read_dref_table of the file dref.c of the component MP4 File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-9126. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libquicktime 1.2.4. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function quicktime_read_dref_table of the file dref.c of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The quicktime_read_dref_table function in dref.c in libquicktime 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

The bug was discovered 06/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 06/12/2017 as EDB-ID 42148 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-9126 since 05/21/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101282 (openSUSE Security Update : libquicktime (openSUSE-2017-785)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170138 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for libquicktime (SUSE-SU-2017:1769-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (42148) and Tenable (101282). The entries VDB-102233, VDB-102234, VDB-102235 and VDB-102236 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 101282
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libquicktime (openSUSE-2017-785)
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OpenVAS ID: 72536
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1042-1] libquicktime security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 42148
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102237
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2017 18:50
Updated: 12/14/2024 20:14
Changes: 06/12/2017 18:50 (81), 11/25/2019 10:03 (3), 12/14/2024 20:14 (19)
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